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Cherry Almond Pilaf Recipe

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Directions

Step #1 Pit cherries over a medium saucepan to save as much juice as possible.
Step #2 Once pitted, heat cherries, water & sugar to a boil.
Step #3 Reduce heat & let simmer cherry mixture for 20 mins.
Step #4 Drain cherries, reserving juice in a clear glass measuring c.
Step #5 Save cherries for later.
Step #6 Add enough vegetable broth to the cherry juice to equal 2 c of liquid.
Step #7 Set cherry/broth liquid aside & discard leftover vegetable broth.
Step #8 Melt butter In a large-ish skillet.
Step #9 Add rice & stir this to coat in melted butter.
Step #10 Pour in the cherry juice/vegetable broth mixture & bring to a boil over medium high heat.
Step #11 Cover up & reduce heat to low.
Step #12 Simmer for 15-20 mins until rice is tender & all of the liquid is absorbed.
Step #13 Check the skillet every once in awhile & stir this to make sure that the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom.
Step #14 Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, fold in cherries & cilantro.
Step #15 Transfer to a serving dish & sprinkle with toasted almonds.
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